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dumbed

/dʌmbɪd/ verb · British & US
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What does dumbed mean?

verb

To make something less complex or more accessible to people who are not experts, often by oversimplifying or distorting the information. To reduce the level of difficulty or sophistication of something.

Example

"The documentary was criticized for dumbing down complex scientific concepts for a general audience."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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